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  "id": 434065,
  "title": "Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets demands; Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/iran-says-hormuz-stays-closed-until-us-meets-demands-netanyahu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T03:42:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/iran-says-hormuz-stays-closed-until-us-meets-demands-netanyahu-rejects-gaza-plan-1.500635762"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas on Sunday, distancing himself from US President Donald Trump as he prepares for elections. Despite assurances Israel wouldn't need to withdraw immediately, Netanyahu insisted Israel would not start withdrawing from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed. He criticized the 15-point document Hamas agreed to in July, stating Israel would continue to thwart threats against its forces and citizens. Netanyahu described Trump as \"our greatest friend in the White House,\" but emphasized Israel's willingness to challenge him if necessary.\n\nMeanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US met Tehran's demands, including compensating for war damage. This stance has caused oil prices to rise as uncertainty over a possible agreement to reopen the crucial energy conduit remains.",
  "summary": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and US President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections. After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, and despite receiving assurances that Israel would not need to start withdrawing in Gaza immediately,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must open Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-says-oman-deal-is-in-final-stages-but-us-must-open-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-09T19:15:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran Guards say will not reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-guards-say-will-not-reopen-hormuz-without-us-meeting-tehrans",
        "published": "2026-08-09T21:57:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Iran fires cruise missiles at oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz setting vessel ablaze near Oman: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-fires-cruise-missiles-at-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-setting",
        "published": "2026-08-09T22:08:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Oil extends gains as Hormuz deal remains elusive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/oil-extends-gains-as-hormuz-deal-remains-elusive",
        "published": "2026-08-09T23:07:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-to-us-concessions-on-demands",
        "published": "2026-08-09T23:56:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Tehran demands US concessions as Iran, Oman near Hormuz shipping pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/tehran-demands-us-concessions-as-iran-oman-near-hormuz-shipping-pact",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Hormuz won’t be reopened until US meets our demands – Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/hormuz-wont-be-reopened-until-us-meets-our-demands-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:31:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "US, Iran approach key point in Hormuz talks as Trump weighs next steps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/us-iran-approach-key-point-in-hormuz-talks-as-trump-weighs-next-steps",
        "published": "2026-08-10T01:24:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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